Protests Collection (#2)

Carnaby Street Scenes and Demonstration over Mick Jagger and Keith Richard, concerning their release from prison on £ 7, 000 bail on drugs charges. 1st July 1967

London Family cutting Firewood
During the coal strike in 1912 families started to cut their own fire wood is response to the lack of resources. A family in London is seen collecting its own resources from their back garden

Mining conditions
Miners lift to the mines in a dangerous lift. The conditions were drear for the men working in these mines. The nation coal strike was in protest of the conditions seen here. Date: 1912

Portugal Strikers on the streets in Lisbon. Men seen on top of a street tram car in protest. The strike was by the Workmen's Federation of Lisbon as a reply to the action of the Government in

Coal miners strike
The conference of the miners federation of Birmingham meeting to discuss the coal miners strike. The names, reading from left to right, are: Sitting--Mr. H. Duff, Mr. T. H. Cann, Mr. M. C. Kerrell

Riots at the French Elections, Paris
Rioters attacking the Paris office of the Gaulois during the French elections. The election, held on the 14th and 18th of October 1885

Socialist Meeting, East End, London
The Socialist Sunday Meetings in the East End, London. We see a comparative view of Dod Street on a normal Sunday, compared with the same street during the socialist demonstration of Sunday

Madrid Mob burns Arms of German Legation
A Spanish mob burns the arms of the German Legation in the Puerta del Sol, Madrid. This was in response to the Carolines Crisis (/Question)

Madrid Mob Tears Down German Flag
A Spanish mob tears down the flag at the German Legation, Madrid. This was in response to the Carolines Crisis (/Question)

Father Gapon's demonstration, Russia, 1905 (litho)
7143175 Father Gapon's demonstration, Russia, 1905 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. Russia. 1905 strike of Saint Petersburg)

The Women's Right to Serve Demonstration: Mrs. Pankhurst and Friends, from The Illustrated War News
STC312613 The Women's Right to Serve Demonstration: Mrs. Pankhurst and Friends, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration)
7211552 National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration) by Bogislas

A scene from The Belfast Riots of 1886
3062073 A scene from The Belfast Riots of 1886. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Demonstration against Christians in Damascus, Syria
3785822 Demonstration against Christians in Damascus, Syria; (add.info.: Demonstration against Christians in Damascus, Syria, 1860)

Violent Display of Popular Indignation against the Austrian Marshal Haynau, at Bankside (engraving)
1096841 Violent Display of Popular Indignation against the Austrian Marshal Haynau, at Bankside (engraving) by English School

Riot in Treguier at the inauguration of a statue of Renan, cover illustration of Le Petit Journal, 27 September
XIR415794 Riot in Treguier at the inauguration of a statue of Renan, cover illustration of Le Petit Journal, 27 September, 1903 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Musee de La Presse

Elizabeth I protests against the Scottish use of the royal arms (colour litho)
3100963 Elizabeth I protests against the Scottish use of the royal arms (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Trades-Unions Demonstration in Hyde Park on Sunday, 18 March (engraving)
1604644 The Trades-Unions Demonstration in Hyde Park on Sunday, 18 March (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration at St Jamess Hall on behalf of Sufferers in the Coal Strike (engraving)
1627567 Demonstration at St Jamess Hall on behalf of Sufferers in the Coal Strike (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The campaign in India against British industrial products started by the agitator Gandhi... (colour litho)
2809025 The campaign in India against British industrial products started by the agitator Gandhi... (colour litho) by Salvadori

The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving)
1629043 The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege, Scenes in the House of Commons)

March of London matchmakers protesting against halfpenny tax on every box of matches, 1871 (wood engraving)
3245400 March of London matchmakers protesting against halfpenny tax on every box of matches, 1871 (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The Riots near Sheffield (engraving)
1057017 The Riots near Sheffield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots near Sheffield)

The Recent Fenian Demonstration in Hyde Park (engraving)
1058180 The Recent Fenian Demonstration in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Fenian Demonstration in Hyde Park)

The Wellington Monument, Phoenix Park, Dublin, during the Riots (engraving)
1057376 The Wellington Monument, Phoenix Park, Dublin, during the Riots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wellington Monument, Phoenix Park, Dublin)

Higgledy-Piggledy or a Domestic Republic (colour litho)
961234 Higgledy-Piggledy or a Domestic Republic (colour litho) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punchs Pocket Book, 1849)

Mary Stuart protests her innocence of the crimes laid to her charge (engraving)
973295 Mary Stuart protests her innocence of the crimes laid to her charge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Texas Demonstration, Jersey City (engraving)
1095419 Texas Demonstration, Jersey City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Texas Demonstration, Jersey City)

Women in a demonstration on Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1917 (b / w photo)
833372 Women in a demonstration on Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Demonstrations in St Petersburg, 1905 (b / w photo)
833362 Demonstrations in St Petersburg, 1905 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

School childrens strikes (engraving)
586972 School childrens strikes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School childrens strikes - juvenile strikers parading their grievances)

The Irish Land League (engraving)
728509 The Irish Land League (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Land League)

Victims of Science: Joseph Marie Jacquard (chromolitho)
724772 Victims of Science: Joseph Marie Jacquard (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victims of Science: Joseph Marie Jacquard)

The Trades Unions Reform Demonstration on Monday last, Scene in Waterloo-Place (engraving)
1610923 The Trades Unions Reform Demonstration on Monday last, Scene in Waterloo-Place (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Open-Air Demonstration against the Chelsea New Bridge Toll (engraving)
1608932 Great Open-Air Demonstration against the Chelsea New Bridge Toll (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Demonstration"in Hyde-Park (engraving)
1608009 " The Demonstration" in Hyde-Park (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Demonstration" in Hyde-Park)

The Navigation Laws Demonstration, Procession of Sailors (engraving)
1607006 The Navigation Laws Demonstration, Procession of Sailors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Navigation Laws Demonstration)

The Ulster Demonstration at Belfast, Procession passing Mr Balfour, and burning of the Home Rule Bill (engraving)
1604405 The Ulster Demonstration at Belfast, Procession passing Mr Balfour, and burning of the Home Rule Bill (engraving) by Overend

Prince Ferdinand of Coburg in Bulgaria, Anti-Russian Demonstration in Front of the Palace at Sofia (engraving)
1591412 Prince Ferdinand of Coburg in Bulgaria, Anti-Russian Demonstration in Front of the Palace at Sofia (engraving) by Schonberg

Encampment at Montagu House
The encampments set up in the gardens during the Gordon Riots in 1780. Over six days in June 1780, protests took place against the limited concessions of the first Catholic Relief Act

Irish Home-Rule Riots in Glasgow (engraving)
1106846 Irish Home-Rule Riots in Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Home-Rule Riots in Glasgow)

Aerial view of the reform demonstration (photo)
614524 Aerial view of the reform demonstration (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aerial view of the reform demonstration, London)

Aerial view of the reform demonstration (photo)
614523 Aerial view of the reform demonstration (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aerial view of the reform demonstration, London)

Reform demonstration in Hyde Park (engraving)
614487 Reform demonstration in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reform demonstration in Hyde Park)

The Riots in Belfast (engraving)
1623410 The Riots in Belfast (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in Belfast. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 June 1886)

Meeting at Stafford House to protest against the Change in the Tartans of the Highland Regiments (engraving)
1590255 Meeting at Stafford House to protest against the Change in the Tartans of the Highland Regiments (engraving) by English School

Political Demonstration (engraving)
1096202 Political Demonstration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political Demonstration)

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"Voices of Change: Uniting for Justice and Equality in Ireland's Protests" In the heart of North Ireland, Derry stands as a testament to resilience and determination. The Peoples Gallery series of murals in the Bogside Mural known depict the struggles faced by its people, serving as vivid reminders of their fight for freedom. During the historic coal miners' strike in 1984, Arthur Scargill of the NUM stood shoulder to shoulder with his fellow miners, discussing their shared vision for fair working conditions. Their unwavering solidarity echoed across mining communities nationwide. Amidst petrol rationing woes, The Goodies pedaled through London on their three-seater tandem, offering a lighthearted solution to a serious problem. Their comical approach brought smiles during challenging times. In an era when warmth was sought after even in firewood cutting sessions within London families, unity prevailed despite hardships. Together they braved cold winters and provided for one another. Mining conditions have long been at the forefront worldwide. From Portugal strikers demanding safer workplaces to coal miners striking against exploitation – these demonstrations called attention to human dignity above all else. Riots erupted during French elections in Paris as citizens voiced discontent over political choices made on their behalf. Streets became battlegrounds where frustrations clashed with authority, leaving scars that would take time to heal. A Socialist Meeting held in East End London united like-minded individuals who believed that equality should be accessible to all members of society. Through passionate discussions and collective action plans were forged towards a more just future. Madrid witnessed scenes both fiery and symbolic as mobs burned German Legation arms and tore down flags amidst rising tensions. These acts conveyed outrage against perceived injustices while highlighting global interconnectedness. Throughout history, mining conditions remained contentious issues around the world; workers fought relentlessly for improved safety measures and fair treatment from employers who often prioritized profits over lives sacrificed underground. In the face of adversity, they have become a powerful tool for change.